Congress has passed unprecedented legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic and the economic fallout stemming from it. The measure authorizes the IRS to make payments to most individuals. Here are some answers to key questions about those payments. Who will get a check and who won’t? Anyone who files a tax return will get a check. Checks will also go to … [More]
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Expand Access To Unemployment Benefits
Governor Doug Ducey today signed S.B. 1694, legislation to expand access to unemployment benefits for Arizonans affected by COVID-19 by waiving certain Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) eligibility requirements. The legislation, which was sponsored by Senate President Karen Fann and House Speaker Rusty Bowers, passed the Arizona Legislature on March 23 with … [More]
Remote Meetings Are the New Normal: Sixteen Ways to Make Them a LOT More Effective
With COVID-19 here for the unforeseeable future, businesses are rethinking everything. More and more employees are working from home, which means people who once met face to face must now meet virtually. The good news is, platforms like Zoom and Google Hangouts make it easy to hold these meetings. The bad news, says Howard Tiersky, is that leading virtual meetings requires a … [More]
VIDEO: Governor Ducey, ADHS Director Dr. Christ, Maj. Gen. McGuire Share The Latest On COVID-19
Today, Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing to share updates on COVID-19. The Governor discussed recent actions taken by the state to get more medical supplies, expand telemedicine coverage, ensure renters impacted by … [More]
The City of Scottsdale’s ‘Good To Go’ Program Looks to Help Businesses in Need
The City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce have launched an initiative to help raise awareness of restaurants and retail businesses that remain open to serve residents during COVID-19 Federal, State and local social distancing recommendations. Scottsdale Good To Go banners are being made available free of charge to businesses that are open and … [More]
Free Collaborative Care Tool Keeps Community Based Organizations Virtually Open During COVID-19
As brick and mortar establishments alter daily operations to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, community-based organizations (CBOs) can continue to serve community members in need. LINQAZ, the statewide collaborative online referral network for CBOs and healthcare providers, is free to join and use. Equality Health, a Phoenix-based whole-health delivery system is a … [More]
UFCW Announces Arizona Pay Increase, Benefits for Meatpacking and Food Processing Workers on Front Lines of Coronavirus Outbreak
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, which represents more than 250,000 meatpacking and food processing workers, announced agreements the union reached to increase pay and benefits for more than 1,400 Arizona workers with JBS USA in Tolleson. The boost to pay and benefits represents a strong investment in these workers who are essential to … [More]
How BUSINESS can help support our medical professionals on the front line
Valleywise Health is calling all nail salons, dental offices, med spas, hardware stores, schools, colleges, auto shops and more! The Valley’s doctors, nurses and other medical professionals are facing an extreme shortage of PPE (personal protective equipment.) If you or your company can help make a difference, please consider donating unopened, boxed and/or sealed PPE to … [More]
How to Increase Your Internet Speed During COVID-19 Isolation
COVID-19 is forcing many to work and complete school at home but the very devices in your home, how you set up your home office and even the age of your home’s wiring is dragging down your internet speed. If you’re going the wireless route, get ready for a 15-40% data usage bump throughout this period of social distancing, which can lead to slower connection times, dropped … [More]
Local non-profit temporarily pivots mission to help students and high-need populations during difficult times.
Support My Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students on their path to graduation by engaging communities to fulfill the needs of high school clubs and teams, announced today that they are pivoting the purpose of its technology to serve other local nonprofits. As COVID-19 continues to have an increased impact on communities around the globe, Support My … [More]
Governor Ducey And Superintendent Hoffman Announce Childcare For COVID-19 Frontline Workers
Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman jointly announced a partnership to launch Arizona Enrichment Centers starting next week to offer childcare for the children of first responders, critical healthcare workers, and essential public sector workers, including child safety workers. This announcement comes as school closures have been extended … [More]
OFFER: Discounted Recruiting Fees as HotFoot Recruiters Navigates COVID-19
Since the inception of HotFoot Recruiters, the team has operated under a core value of “People First.” This empathic value gives the company the requisite strength and guidance to face the difficult challenge posed on the globe by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), one which the World Health Organization recently declared as a pandemic. Their prayers go out to the people who … [More]
Arizona Together Initiative, Linking Arizonans To Resources During COVID-19 Outbreak
Governor Doug Ducey today launched the Arizona Together initiative to support Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak, connecting individuals and businesses to resources, raising money for community organizations and providing information on volunteer opportunities. A website, ArizonaTogether.org, serves as the centralized location for Arizonans to find help or provide … [More]
Larry H. Miller Dealerships Announces Effort to Ensure Essential Transportation Needs Are Not Affected in Current Climate
In line with current social distancing guidelines, the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies and Larry H. Miller Dealerships announced today a complimentary concierge vehicle pickup and drop-off service for customers with service appointments in an effort to help those whose health might be at risk, and those who are providing critical services get to work. “We want to be great … [More]
East Valley Chambers of Commerce Release COVID-19 Business Impact Report
The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) released today the findings from a survey conducted of its more than 5,000 members to determine the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their revenue, operations, and supply chains. The report includes responses from nineteen industry sectors and nearly 70 percent of respondents represent businesses with less … [More]
Building Business NOW – In Business Magazine Announcement
Dear Subscribers, Partners & Followers of In Business Magazine: Re: IMMEDIATE CHANGES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES & ACCESS We want to help! We are working very hard to be sure that we are providing important and meaningful content to our readers and followers and want to inform you of some important changes we feel will empower our efforts and help businesses and the … [More]
